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thrift in Dutch

thrift in Dutch is zuinigheid, Armeria, Engels gras — thrift means careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.

thrift in Dutch

zuinigheid
noun
(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).
Armeria
noun
(countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.
Engels gras
noun
(countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

What does "thrift" mean?

  1. noun Careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.
    "Years of thrift meant they could pay off the mortgage early."
  2. noun A store that sells secondhand goods donated by the public, often to raise money for charity.
    "He found a leather jacket at the thrift for five dollars."
  3. noun A low, cushion-forming coastal plant with pink flowers, also called sea pink.
    "Thrift grows in tufts along the cliff edge."
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thrift in a sentence

  • Years of thrift meant they could pay off the mortgage early.
  • Thrift was drilled into her by parents who lived through hard times.
  • He found a leather jacket at the thrift for five dollars.
  • Thrift grows in tufts along the cliff edge.

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What is "thrift" in Dutch?

"thrift" in Dutch is zuinigheid, Armeria, Engels gras. thrift means: Careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.

How do you use "thrift" in a sentence?

Example: "Years of thrift meant they could pay off the mortgage early." In Dutch, "thrift" is zuinigheid, Armeria, Engels gras.

Are there other ways to say "thrift" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "thrift": zuinigheid, Armeria, Engels gras.

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